Crime
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Hijacked vehicle recovered – suspect arrested
CrimeNewcastle police together with private security helped arrest a suspect for allegedly hijacking a vehicle in Allen Street. Read more…
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Man allegedly kills ex-girlfriend in Wembezi
CrimeThe incident has triggered anger towards undocumented foreign nationals.
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Police make over 1000 arrests during festive season operations
CrimeAll suspects have appeared in various magistrate's courts within the district.
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Police fatally shoot suspected hitman after high-speed chase
CrimeSuspect in Dr Dumisani Thabethe shooting fatally shot by police in Gauteng. Read more here:
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Police comment on ambush of Newcastle municipal official
CrimeSensitive ContentSAPS has confirmed the ambush and shooting of municipal director Dr Prince Dumisani Thabethe and his two bodyguards in Kilbarchan.
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Municipality confirms ambush and shooting of senior official
CrimeSensitive ContentNewcastle Municipality confirms a senior official and bodyguards were injured in a shooting, as police investigate the incident and appeal…
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Dannhauser business burglary: two arrested, goods worth R600K recovered
CrimeSeveral suspects were arrested after they allegedly burglarised a PeP store in Dannhauser on Christmas Eve. Read more here:
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Police arrest suspects and seize drugs in Newcastle
CrimePolice acted on information, leading to the arrest of two suspected drug dealers in Newcastle. Read more here:
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Court rejects Mlambo acquittal in murder conspiracy trial
CrimeThe Madadeni High Court refused Sthembiso Mlambo’s Section 174 application in a case involving murder and multiple conspiracy charges. Read…
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Police arrest suspect during intelligence-led drug operation
CrimeAn intelligence-driven operation in Verdriet lead to the arrest of a man found with over 100 heroin capsules. Read more…
